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    asylum seekers

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    n. pl.Noun (plural)People who have left their country and are seeking asylum in another.
    The government is struggling to process the large number of asylum seekers.

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    Growing number of Chinese migrants seek asylum at U.S.-Mexico border

    05:27Growing number of Chinese migrants seek asylum at U.S.-Mexico border
    • Janice, what's happening to these asylum seekers once they get to the United States?

      Janice, what's happening to these asylum seekers once they get to the United States?

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    Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently in UK under asylum reforms | BBC News

    06:05Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently in UK under asylum reforms | BBC News
    • Shabana Mahmood said the change would end a golden ticket for asylum seekers.

      Shabana Mahmood said the change would end a golden ticket for asylum seekers.

    • Ousmane Mahmoud said the change would end a golden ticket for asylum seekers.

      Ousmane Mahmoud said the change would end a golden ticket for asylum seekers.

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    Germany says it has deported dozens of law-breaking Afghans | DW News

    09:52Germany says it has deported dozens of law-breaking Afghans | DW News
    • Several hours later on Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze, the German Interior Minister hosted a summit with some of Germany's EU neighbors to discuss tougher migration policies, like dealing with rejected asylum seekers.

      Several hours later on Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze, the German Interior Minister hosted a summit with some of Germany's EU neighbors to discuss tougher migration policies, like dealing with rejected asylum seekers.

    • Several hours later on Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze, the German Interior Minister hosted a summit with some of Germany's EU neighbours to discuss tougher migration policies, like dealing with rejected asylum seekers.

      Several hours later on Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze, the German Interior Minister hosted a summit with some of Germany's EU neighbours to discuss tougher migration policies, like dealing with rejected asylum seekers.

    B1

    Is the European Union Worth It Or Should We End It?

    07:42Is the European Union Worth It Or Should We End It?
    • Some countries have accepted far greater numbers of asylum seekers than others, while the border countries are overwhelmed and feel left alone.

      Some countries have accepted far greater numbers of asylum seekers than others, while the border countries are overwhelmed and feel left alone.

    • numbers of asylum seekers than others,

      numbers of asylum seekers than others,

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    Why seeking asylum in America is so difficult

    05:35Why seeking asylum in America is so difficult
    • A fraction of those refugees, asylum seekers, have grown in recent years to the point of overwhelming the current system, and now the country is at a tipping point.

      A fraction of those refugees, asylum seekers, have grown in recent years to the point of overwhelming the current system, and now the country is at a tipping point.

    • A fraction of those refugees, asylum seekers, have grown in recent years to the point of overwhelming the current system,

      A fraction of those refugees, asylum seekers, have grown in recent years to the point of overwhelming the current system,

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    What Is Life Really Like For Refugees In Germany?

    03:36What Is Life Really Like For Refugees In Germany?
    • nations have remained reluctant to take in asylum seekers, German Chancellor Angela Merkel

      nations have remained reluctant to take in asylum seekers, German Chancellor Angela Merkel

    • Well, while many other EU nations have remained reluctant to take in asylum seekers, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has welcomed them.

      Well, while many other EU nations have remained reluctant to take in asylum seekers, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has welcomed them.

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    "When will you actually stop the boats?" | BBC Question Time

    18:36"When will you actually stop the boats?" | BBC Question Time
    • we have some men in the audience who came over on small boats and are former asylum seekers.

      we have some men in the audience who came over on small boats and are former asylum seekers.

    • we have some men in the audience who came over on small boats and are former asylum seekers.

      we have some men in the audience who came over on small boats and are former asylum seekers.

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    The dilemma that could test the AfD's rising popularity | DW News

    15:29The dilemma that could test the AfD's rising popularity | DW News
    • They said Martin Cerner laid out his idea of remigration, the forced return of asylum seekers, economic immigrants, and

      They said Martin Cerner laid out his idea of remigration, the forced return of asylum seekers, economic immigrants, and

    • They said Martin Sellner laid out his idea of remigration: the forced return of asylum seekers, economic immigrants,

      They said Martin Sellner laid out his idea of remigration: the forced return of asylum seekers, economic immigrants,

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    Refugees: Looking For Safe Shores

    05:23Refugees: Looking For Safe Shores
    • This harrowing sea journey was recorded by young Afghans, asylum seekers, trying to cross the Indian Ocean to Australia.

      This harrowing sea journey was recorded by young Afghans, asylum seekers, trying to cross the Indian Ocean to Australia.

    • asylum seekers trying to cross the Indian Ocean to Australia.

      asylum seekers trying to cross the Indian Ocean to Australia.

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    New York primary, EU migrant crisis | FirstFT

    01:08New York primary, EU migrant crisis | FirstFT
    • to cope with asylum seekers making the dangerous crossing from North Africa.

      to cope with asylum seekers making the dangerous crossing from North Africa.

    • And Europe's governments have signaled they are ready to expand the role of an EU naval mission in the Mediterranean to cope with asylum seekers making the dangerous crossing from North Africa.

      And Europe's governments have signaled they are ready to expand the role of an EU naval mission in the Mediterranean to cope with asylum seekers making the dangerous crossing from North Africa.

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